The World Championship of Legends 2025, match between the Pakistan Champions and the England Champions was nostalgic as well as intensely competitive, with some of the most recognized names from both countries. The gods of cricket, some of whom had been retired for decades, returned to the pitch and spectators were treated to familiar sights as long dormant rivalries were revived. This match was of global interest for cricket fans as memories and cricketing pride was at stake.
In This Article we will discuss about the pakistan champions vs england champions match scorecard, Match Results and Player of the match and team players.
Pakistan Champions Vs England Champions Match: Overview
The game was a see-saw battle as both teams had their better moments. A solid if unspectacular total, resulting from reliable top order batting while the middle and lower order provided some acceleration, was posted by the Pakistan Champions. The England Champions had a great answer but failed to achieve their goal by a small margin. The end was electrifying given the fantastic efforts by both teams.
Match | Pakistan Champions VS England Champions |
Series | World Championships of Legends 2025 |
Date | July 18, 2025 (Friday) |
Venue | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
Time | 4:30 PM Local |
Toss | England Champions elected to Bowl |
Winner | Pakistan Champions Won by 5 runs |
Player of the Match | Mohammad Hafeez |
Pakistan Champions Squad
Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, and Sharjeel Khan were among the many seasoned players in Pakistan’s team. Their lineup combined dependable bowlers, versatile all-rounders, and explosive top-order hitters, all of which helped the team put on a well-rounded show and win in the end.
Below is the Pakistan Champions squad along with their role in the team-
Playing XI | Role |
Mohammad Hafeez | Allrounder |
Kamran Akmal (WK) | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
Shoaib Malik | Allrounder |
Sharjeel Khan | Batter |
Asif Ali | Batter |
Umar Amin | Allrounder |
Aamer Yamin | Bowler |
Wahab Riaz | Bowler |
Sohail Khan | Bowler |
Sohail Tanvir | Bowler |
Rumman Raees | Bowler |
Benched Players | |
Shahid Afridi | Allrounder |
Imad Wasim | Allrounder |
Fawad Alam | Batter |
Sohaib Maqsood | Batter |
Sarfaraz Ahmed | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
England Champions Squad
The pillars of the England Champions were Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan, Alastair Cook, and Phil Mustard. England was able to challenge Pakistan hard throughout the game thanks to their combination of aggressive batsmanship and seasoned bowlers like Liam Plunkett and Ryan Sidebottom.
Below is the England Champions squad along with their role in the team-
Playing XI | Role |
Eoin Morgan (C) | Batter |
Sir Alaistair Cook | Batter |
Ian Bell | Batter |
James Vince | Batter |
Phil Mustard (WK) | AWicketkeeper/ Batter |
Tim Abrose | Wicketkeeper/ Batter |
Liam Plunkett | Bowler |
Chris Tremlett | Bowler |
Dimitri Mascarenhas | Allrounder |
Stuart Meaker | Bowler |
Ryan Sidebottom | Bowler |
Benched Players | |
Moeen Ali | Allrounder |
Ravi Bopara | Allrounder |
Samit Patel | Allrounder |
Ajmal Shahzad | Bowler |
Usman Afzaal | Allrounder |
Pakistan Champions Vs England Champions Match Scorecard
Pakistan Champions Batting (1st Innings)
Pakistan Champions – 160/9 (20 overs)
Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
Kamran Akmal | c Cook b Sidebottom | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
Sharjeel Khan | c Bell b Meaker | 12 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 80 |
Umar Amin | run out (Mustard/Mascarenhas) | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
Mohammad Hafeez (c) | c & b Plunkett | 54 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 158.82 |
Shoaib Malik | c Mustard b Plunkett | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Asif Ali | c Mustard b Tremlett | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 115.38 |
Sohaib Maqsood | c Tremlett b Mascarenhas | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 |
Aamer Yamin | not out | 27 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 207.69 |
Sohail Tanvir | c Morgan b Tremlett | 17 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 154.54 |
Sohail Khan | c Mascarenhas b Vince | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 160 |
Fall of Wickets
Score | Fall of wickets | Over |
1-24 | Sharjeel Khan | 3.6 |
2-27 | Kamran Akmal | 4.6 |
3-44 | Umar Amin | 7.2 |
4-48 | Shoaib Malik | 8.4 |
5-77 | Asif Ali | 12.1 |
6-84 | Sohaib Maqsood | 13.2 |
7-116 | Mohammad Hafeez | 16.2 |
8-137 | Sohail Tanvir | 18.4 |
9-160 | Sohail Khan | 19.6 |
England Champions Bowling (1st Innings)
Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
Ryan Sidebottom | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
Stuart Meaker | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 2 | 0 |
Chris Tremlett | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
Liam Plunkett | 4 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Dimitri Mascarenhas | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
James Vince | 1 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
England Champions Battings (2nd innings)
England Champions- 155/3 (20 overs)
Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
Phil Mustard | lbw b Sohail Tanvir | 58 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 113.72 |
Alastair Cook | b Rumman Raees | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 46.66 |
James Vince | b Aamer Yamin | 7 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 77.77 |
Ian Bell | not out | 51 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 145.71 |
Eoin Morgan (c) | not out | 16 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 133.33 |
Fall of Wickets
Score | Fall of wickets | Over |
1-32 | Sir Alastair Cook | 4.6 |
2-52 | James Vince | 8.1 |
3-107 | Phil Mustard | 15.5 |
Pakistan Champions Bowling (2nd Innings)
Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | WD | NB |
Rumman Raees | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
Sohail Tanvir | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 2 | 0 |
Sohail Khan | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 |
Shoaib Malik | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Aamer Yamin | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
Wahab Riaz | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
Pakistan Champions VS England Champions Match Results and Player of the Match
Pakistan won by a slim margin of 5 runs at the end of the match, highlighting the contest’s competitive nature. Mohammad Hafeez deservedly won Player of the Match for his crucial 54 off 34 balls, which set the stage for his team’s respectable total.
Winner- Pakistan Champions
Won By- 5 runs
Player of the Match- Mohammad Hafeez -54 (34)
Key Performers for Pakistan Champions
- Mohammad Hafeez: With a quick half-century, Mohammad Hafeez steadied the innings.
- Aamer Yamin: A quickfire 20 from 8 balls gave him late acceleration.
- Rumman Raees: Excellent bowler with 4-0-14-1 records who puts pressure on the middle overs.
Key Performers for England Champions
- Phil Mustard: Maintained the chase with a score of 58.
- Ian Bell: Nearing the finish line with a blistering 51 not out.
- Eoin Morgan: In the tense finish, Eoin Morgan helped Bell by scoring 16 off 12 balls.
Key Highlights of Pakistan Champions VS England Champions Match
- England had a difficult target because of Mohammad Hafeez’s aggressive batting.
- England had a strong start thanks to Phil Mustard’s opening effort, but momentum was halted by frequent wickets.
- Although Ian Bell’s late surge gave cause for optimism, Pakistan’s methodical death bowling sealed the win.
- Aamer Yamin’s appearance was crucial in helping Pakistan surpass 160.
- England’s run flow was restricted by Rumman Raees’s dominance in crucial overs.
What Happened Next?
Following their first game, the World Championship of Legends 2025 champions from England and Pakistan both had noteworthy moments and impressive performances.
Pakistan Champions
The Pakistani champions faced the Australian champions after their exciting 5-run victory over the English champions. By easily defeating the Australia Champions, chasing down the total without losing a wicket, and enhancing their league standing, they demonstrated their dominant form. Thanks to the reliable performances of their main players, the Pakistan Champions’ impressive opening wins gave them more self-assurance and made them one of the tournament’s favourites.
England Champions
The England Champions made a spectacular comeback following their narrow loss to the Pakistan Champions. They defeated the India Champions by 23 runs after putting up a huge total in their subsequent match. Thanks to strong performances from their key bowlers and seasoned batting lineup, the England Champions were able to regain momentum and remain very much in the running for the next stages of the competition.
Conclusion
High skill, drama, and intense competition typified the essence of veteran cricket in the match between the Pakistani and English champions. England’s heroic chase demonstrated their never-say-die mentality, while Pakistan’s narrow victory demonstrated the value of composed leadership and clutch play under duress. Both teams promised more legends’ magic in the days ahead as they left the field with knowledge, fervour, and the backing of supporters.
FAQs
The Pakistan Champions vs England Champions match was held at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on July 18, 2025.
Pakistan Champions beat England Champions by 5 runs.
Mohammad Hafeez for his all-round contribution.
England Champions won the toss and chose to bowl first.
Mohammad Hafeez scored the highest with 54 runs off 34 balls.
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